Tracy Hansen, Nurse Practitioner Murray County Medical Center High Blood Pressure….. the Silent Killer (Yikes!) Why is your blood pressure checked every time you see your provider? Because if it is elevated, it’s best to catch and treat early, before it wreaks havoc on some super important internal organs! We refer to high blood pressure as the silent killer (sounds morbid, I know), but really, even though you feel absolutely great, the high pressures in your pipes may be silently sabotaging the function of your heart, brain, eyes, and kidneys.

“ Set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV) Following last month’s celebration of Christ’s birth, we plan for the season to honor His passion, death, and resurrection through Easter. As our own lives can sometimes feel slow leading up to this celebration, it is important to guide others in faith if they are in need of it.

Please do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. MN STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Scott Monte Dahl, Borup, MN, Speeding - $125.

Minnesota State Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne) will not seek re-election in 2026. Weber said, “I had originally said in 2012, when I was elected, that I would serve eight to 10 years.

Question: My husband always used to say “never use your cruise control during the winter months”. Is that still true with advances on tires and technology? Answer: He is correct, cruise control should never be used on wet or icy roadways.

Booth registrations are now being accepted for the Spring Expo, presented by Murray County ECI and the Slayton Area Chamber of Commerce. The 2026 Spring Expo takes place on Saturday, March 14 from 10 am to 2 pm at the MCC High School Gym.

By Norma Dittman Victory Garage is the name that has been chosen for the former Witzel Pronto Auto Repair in Fulda, MN. The business is now owned by Cody and Mady Koster who took possession on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

“Electrifying Minnesota,” a new exhibit at the Murray County Historical Museum, on view now through March 2026, illuminates the powerful ways electricity has transformed lives in Minnesota for well over 100 years.

A letter from MCC Superintendant Joe Meyer I want to take a moment to recognize something truly special that took place over the holiday break—something that speaks louder than wins and losses and goes right to the heart of who we are as a school and as a community. Yesterday, I received an email from the parents of a student-athlete from Jackson County Central, sharing their appreciation for how our players and coaches treated their son during the Dec.

Murray County 4-H hosted their annual awards banquet on January 11, 2026 at the Murray County 4-H building. The Currie Poco-a-Poco Club hosted the event with an Italian- themed pasta bar.